Kate Lockett

England

Journalist at The Packet

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Legendary Spanish galleon replica arrives in Cornwall for the first time

2 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

9 1/1 The Galeón Andalucía, a magnificent replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, has sailed into Cornwall today following a voyage from Bordeaux, France. The vessel will be open for public tours in Penzance Harbour from Thursday, June 26, to Sunday, June 29. This event offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the impressive 55-meter-long ship.
Missing man's family made aware after body found in Truro

2 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

The discovery was made on Tuesday, June 24. While formal identification has yet to take place, the family of Shaun Kitt, 44, from St Austell, have been made aware of the development. Mr Kitt was reported missing on Friday, June 13. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has confirmed that the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious. A force spokesperson said: “The body of a man has been located in Truro on Tuesday, 24 June.
New £9m outpatient department officially opens in Cornwall

2 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has celebrated the opening of the new department at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was officiated by RCHT’s CEO Steve Williamson, alongside colleagues across RCHT and the project team from construction partner Kier, following its successful completion earlier this month.
GP surgery in Cornwall clarifies 'strict criteria' for Mounjaro prescriptions

2 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

3 1/1 A Cornwall GP surgery is warning patients that the new NHS weight loss jab, Mounjaro, will only be prescribed under exceptionally strict criteria, as the national rollout began this week. From Monday, GPs across England were given the green light to prescribe the drug for the first time. The rollout aims to reach around 220,000 people with the "greatest need" over the next three years.
Much-loved café to reopen next month under new name and ownership

3 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

The Park Coffee Shop, located at the top of Horse and Jockey Lane, was put up for sale in 2023 by Herbie Glasson, who had owned the business for 16 years and was recovering from health issues. Now, new owner Sebastian Smith is preparing to welcome new and old customers back in the next two to three weeks. He has also revealed that Herbie will return to help out a few times a week. However, the pair are no strangers.
Volunteer crew of Falmouth Lifeboat tasked to incident

3 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

Shortly after 1am, the crew’s pagers went off requesting them to meet at the lifeboat station. Falmouth Coastguard had received reports of a person in the water near Church Street car park and had requested immediate assistance from the inshore lifeboat. The operation was a coordinated effort involving the Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team, Devon and Cornwall Police, and the ambulance service, who were all heading to the scene.
More than 250 vehicles go on display at popular motor show this Sunday

3 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

3 1/1 WENDRON Cricket Club will host its motor show this Sunday, promising a spectacular display of vehicles alongside a full weekend of entertainment. On Sunday, June 29, the Wendron Cricket Club grounds will be transformed with the display of more than 250 vehicles, including vintage, modified and American style.
Gordon Ramsay tells new Cornish café owners they are 'crushing it' during visit

4 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

5 1/1 A new cafe in Cornwall, which opened just over three weeks ago, has received the ultimate seal of approval when celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay paid a surprise visit, telling the owners they were "crushing it. Laura and Sean, owners of Sula Brunch House in Gweek Boatyard, shared the surprise encounter in a post on their Instagram page. “Our first-ever Sula post, and what a way to kick things off,” the post reads.
'Hit and run' incident sparks concern over 'out of control' Penryn street

4 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

The woman, who is in her 80s, was seriously injured after being struck by a suspected electric motorcycle on West Street, Penryn at around 6.50pm on Saturday. One resident, who knows the woman, described it as “tragic” and called her a “lovely lady.” On Sunday, Devon and Cornwall Police announced that a 23-year-old man from Falmouth, a 24-year-old from Penryn, and a 16-year-old boy, also from Penryn, were arrested in connection with the incident and taken into police custody.
Concerns grow for missing teenager in Cornwall: Appeal

4 days ago | falmouthpacket.co.uk | Kate Lockett

Cory Tebbs, aged 16, was last seen at around 5.30pm on Monday, June 9, in the Falmouth area of Cornwall. He is described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall and of slim build with short brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket, a pink T-shirt, green jogging bottoms and black trainers. Cory is known to have links throughout Cornwall and Devon, primarily in the Truro, Camborne and Falmouth areas. Police have now launched an appeal to find Cory.